Ranks
The four-tier rank system that controls what team members can do.
Rank Hierarchy
SimpleTeams uses four hierarchical ranks with integer priority values:
| Rank | Priority | Description |
|---|---|---|
| MEMBER | 1 | Default rank for new members. Can use basic team commands. |
| MODERATOR | 2 | Can invite, kick lower-ranked members, open/close the team, and ban/unban. |
| CO_LEADER | 3 | Senior members with Moderator abilities. One step below Leader. |
| LEADER | 4 | Team owner. Can promote, demote, edit, disband, and transfer leadership. |
Promote & Demote
The Leader can promote or demote members through the rank hierarchy:
/team promote <player> — Promotes a member one rank level (Member → Moderator → Co-Leader).
/team demote <player> — Demotes a member one rank level (Co-Leader → Moderator → Member).
You cannot promote someone directly to Leader — only /team setleader (admin) can transfer leadership.
Rank Permissions
Each rank grants specific abilities within the team:
| Action | Member | Moderator | Co-Leader | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invite players | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Kick members | No | Lower ranks only | Lower ranks only | Anyone |
| Open/Close team | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ban/Unban | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Promote/Demote | No | No | No | Yes |
| Edit team | No | No | No | Yes |
| Disband team | No | No | No | Yes |
Rank-based restrictions. You cannot kick or ban someone of equal or higher rank. A Moderator cannot kick another Moderator — only a Co-Leader or Leader can.
Configuration
Ranks are built into the plugin and cannot be customised or extended. The four ranks (MEMBER, MODERATOR, CO_LEADER, LEADER) and their priority values are fixed.
Permissions
| Permission | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| simpleteams.player.promote | Everyone | Promote a team member |
| simpleteams.player.demote | Everyone | Demote a team member |
| simpleteams.admin.setleader | Operators | Transfer team leadership |